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AIRF RCE February 9, 2017 Australian Air Force Cadets’ air and land-based experiences and training also count towards the coveted Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. News17 Cranky Wombat clears way for smooth landings NO. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron took part in its first major airfield recovery during Exercise Cranky Wombat late last year. Members from 65SQN, 1CCS, 2EHS 22SQN, MEOMS and 295SQN participated in the exercise, which aimed to recover Dochra Airfield in the Singleton Training Area, in central NSW, from October 4 to 18. The airfield was last used by Caribou aircraft in 2007. It became unusable because of significant pavement and drainage defects, and approaches were affected by overgrown vegetation. 295SQN assurance team member Double deal for cadets AUSTRALIAN Air Force Cadets (AAFC) has become just the second Australian organisation to be granted a national licence for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The agreement brings two of Australia’s premier youth leadership organisations into full lockstep and makes earning the award easier for cadets. Commander of AAFC GPCAPT Mark Dorward said the granting of the National Award Unit Licence would help the program to run more smoothly on a national level. “Although we’ve been involved with the award for more than 30 years, there has been some disparity between operations in each of the states,” he said. “We are the fourth-largest provider of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in the nation and now, following the successful audit, conduct and management of the program during a provisional arrangement, this national licence will greatly improve coordination between our two organisations.” GPCAPT Dorward said cadets would benefit from a more streamlined approach that created less confusion and reduced the cost for members. “AAFC is able to provide the program to our members around Australia at a single charge of only $110 per level per person while operating from just one set of rules (the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Handbook) instead of relying on state interpretation of what the award will and won’t accept,” he said. “Our motto is ‘reach for the stars’ and we encourage all our cadets to aim high and consider themselves worthy of great things.” GPCAPT Dorward said the award was a leading youth development program which empowered Australians aged 14 to 25 to explore their full potential, regardless of location or circumstance. “The 8000 AAFC members all wear the Australian uniform with the Queen’s badge,” he said. “Importantly, cadets completing the award also get to wear another royal crown and symbol – the award badge – that is recognised in 141 countries and territories around the world as an exemplar of transformational learning. “And they can also wear the badge on civilian clothing for the rest of their lives as testimony to their achievements.” GPCAPT Dorward said AAFC was one of the “most dynamic, effective and satisfying” youth programs available. “A significant proportion of members serving in today’s Air Force developed their aviation careers as a direct result of their participation in AAFC,” he said. “As recognition of the value of cadets’ training, Air Force has provided us with 22 modern gliders. It is now sourcing four-seater powered training aircraft as direct support for cadets’ potential aviation and aerospace industry involvement. “Many of our activities count towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, so it is a total win-win for our 628 cadets currently participating around the nation.” Involvement in AAFC can generate credits for the Year 12 Certificate of Education. Cadets may also undertake three weeks a year of full-time tertiary-level studies that will qualify them for a TAFE Certificate III in Business Management. Similarly, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award may count towards high school leaving certificates as well as tertiary subjects. “In partnership with the award, AAFC is a real game changer for Australia, giving young people autonomy, responsibility, skills and courage so they can effectively help lead Australia in every facet of military, government, business and community life,” GPCAPT Dorward said. ‘ This national licence will greatly improve coordination between the two organisations. GPCAPT Mark Dorward AAFC Commander Participants in Exercise Cranky Wombat at Dochra Airfield in the Singleton Training Area. Photo: CPL Peter Borys WOFF Lincoln Mathews said it was a great exercise to take part in. “I have conducted many airfield refurbishments and construction tasks over the years. However, the way this exercise was conducted to complete a quality airfield in a short timeframe and under budget is a tribute to all 65SQN personnel involved from the planning phase through to the construction phase,” he said. The exercise offered unit-level training with tangible results. Plant operator CPL Kristy Duggin said her experience on Cranky Wombat was extremely valuable. “It allowed me the opportunity to use my operating skills in an environment in which we could see real results,” she said. XO 65SQN SQNLDR John Cody IN FOR THE BIG HAUL During Exercise Cranky Wombat: • 900 tonnes of material was imported and placed from a civilian quarry • 500 tonnes of material was imported from a range quarry • 1500m of drainage was constructed • 720kL of construction water was used • 100 unexploded ordnance items were disposed of across Singleton Training Area said the recovery of Dochra Airfield would contribute to 65SQN’s declaration of final operating capability. “It has also provided the ADF with a refurbished operational airfield, improving training outcomes and interoperability between users,” he said. The exercise also involved completing unexploded ordnance disposal across the airfield and the wider Singleton Training Area. The airfield has been reopened for Air Force tactical operations and will provide training opportunities for C-27J Spartan and C-130 Hercules aircraft crews. 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